Moving to Loxton SA 5333
What the official numbers say about living in Loxton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $221 a week, against a median household income of $1,164 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 26% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Loxton grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,365 → 4,677 people).
Around 66% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Greece, India; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Punjabi, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Loxton scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest airport: Renmark Airport, 29.6 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 188 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 7 parks — see them all on the Loxton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Albert's Catholic School 150 m · Loxton Primary School 900 m · Loxton Lutheran School 900 m · Loxton High School 1.4 km
Groceries: Woolworths 550 m · Loxton IGA 650 m · Big River Foodland Supermarket 700 m
Parks and reserves: Pioneer Place Childrens Playground 350 m · Garden Club Rose Garden 400 m · Pioneer Memorial Garden 450 m · Ringbarker's Heritage 1000 m · Tom Vowles Park 1.1 km · Loxton Community Conservation & Heritage Park 1.5 km · Lions Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Loxton, most often seen first: Australian Wood Duck · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Pelican · Grey Teal · Whistling Kite · Yellow Rosella.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Loxton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxton here | 4,677 | — | 2/10 | 4% |
| Berri | 4,143 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Glossop | 919 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Monash | 1,110 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Barmera | 2,884 | — | 1/10 | 3% |
| Renmark West | 1,358 | — | 4/10 | 14% |
| Renmark | 4,705 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Loxton Waikerie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barker — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5333 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Loxton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $221 a week, and about 26% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,365 people to 4,677. It sits about 188 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Loxton Waikerie council, and the federal seat is Barker.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Berri · Glossop · Monash · Barmera · Renmark West · Renmark.
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